For those yearning to be heard and seen, I welcome you to a safe space where your values are upheld and your choices are honored. Here, you are not a passive participant but a leading voice in your intimate and empowering birth story.
MY PHILOSOPHY
Birth is soul work. It occurs outside of us, beyond us, and within us.
I believe that each person's body, their baby, and their choices must be respected, and that birth proceeds safely and efficiently when it is protected and not interfered with. I believe in the power of knowledge and informed consent, ensuring you have the power to make choices that align with your specific values and desires. I promise full transparency and honest communication, no matter what bumps arise along the way.
MEET YOUR MIDWIFE
Welcome, I’m Jen Grieco
With over 15 years of experience, I've dedicated my life to supporting families through the sacred journey of childbirth. I believe that birth is a co-creation of a deeply personal and empowering experience. Embracing a holistic approach, I believe that every individual's body and baby deserve the utmost respect and I advocate for a prenatal, birth, and postpartum experience that is safe and protected.
My commitment to you is one of transparency, honesty, and integrity. I offer individualized care that honors your intuition, empowers your choices, and supports you through every step of your journey. As your birth steward, we'll co-create the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience you envision. I'll stand with you through moments of fear and doubt, helping you prepare mentally and physically to reach your destination in a safe and empowering way. It is my humble honor to share in the extraordinary moments of life's beginnings with you.
MY JOURNEY TO MIDWIFERY
Driven by a lifelong passion for the magic of birth, my journey to becoming a midwife has been deeply personal and transformative.
My journey into midwifery began almost 30 years ago, long before I knew terms like "birth supporter" or "doula." As a young woman, I had the honor of supporting several teen mothers as they brought their babies into the world. Standing beside them during such profound moments, I felt a deep calling in my heart and soul. Pregnancy, bellies, and laboring mamas felt like home to me, and I eagerly dove into the medical field.
Fast forward nearly a decade, I was immersed in my nursing career at a high-level medical care facility, working in obstetrics and gynecology. While I valued the experience and the variety of outcomes I witnessed, I longed for a deeper connection in the care I was providing. Amidst the highly managed environments, something was definitely missing.
When I became pregnant with my third child, I reconnected with a friend who had birthed several of her babies at home. As she shared her experiences, I felt goosebumps and an intense desire to learn more. At the time, I was 34 weeks pregnant and navigating pre-term labor, so I accepted that a homebirth might not be possible for me. Nevertheless, I found a local midwife who offered support and provided me with tools to prepare for a natural, unmedicated birth in the hospital. Her kind demeanor and gentle reassurance made me feel truly seen and heard.
Just one week later, I experienced my own unmedicated, physiological birth as I roared my son earthside. Although I couldn't birth at home due to being pre-term, that day remains one of the most powerful achievements of my life.
This transformative experience gave me the courage to grow beyond what I had known, and I wanted others to realize what they were capable of. Within six months of my son's birth, I enrolled in the National College of Midwifery, ready to embark on the journey of becoming a homebirth midwife.
Welcoming my own children earthside has profoundly influenced my philosophy surrounding birth and my desire to walk alongside families during their journeys. As your birth steward, we will co-create the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience you envision. You may encounter old belief systems or moments of fear and doubt. I will stand with you through those moments, helping you prepare mentally and physically to reach your destination in a safe and empowering way. Each experience is unique, filled with extraordinary moments of surrender, expansion, and bliss. You might even discover that fear is really courage becoming known.
And for those who are curious... I finally experienced my own personal homebirth waterbirth just eight years ago, and it was everything I envisioned it to be. Supported by midwives, loved ones, and a beautiful cocoon of safety and security, I birthed my 10-pound baby girl into my hands. But that's a whole other story to share when we meet in person.
License & Certifications
Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)
Registered Midwife (RM) in Colorado
Licensed Midwife (LM) in California
Licensed Midwife (LM) in Wyoming
Certified Waterbirth Practioner
NRP and BLS Certified
The Jen Grieco Midwifery Team
Our team is built on the foundation of apprenticeship and mutual respect for the profound journey of birth. I am privileged to mentor dedicated students who share our core philosophies and deep reverence for the birthing process. Each team member is carefully chosen to ensure that they align with our values and can provide the highest level of support and care during our clients' most transformative moments.
Jodia Peters, a former student and now a skilled midwife, was under my mentorship for two years. Having recently graduated in June 2024, Jodia is now establishing her own practice in Northern Colorado. She remains a vital part of our team, providing dependable support and taking call for me if I am unavailable.
Rebekah Hurford, currently in her second year of midwifery school and apprenticeship, is another integral team member. Clients will often see Rebekah during clinic hours, where she brings her growing expertise and passion for midwifery to our practice.
Our goal is to ensure that you are familiar and comfortable with every member of our team, creating a birth environment that is not only safe but deeply supportive. We believe that building this familiarity and trust is essential to empowering you through your birthing experience.
